more... > Parishes > Rapides > Parish Fair >           [image: Rapides Parish Fair] The Mighty Thomas Carnival will appear at the 2009 Rapides Parish Fair, in Alexandria, Oct. 14-18, 2009.  The traveling show will provide thrilling rides, fun games and tasty carnival treats at the Coliseum Fairgrounds for the 27th straight year.  Founded in 1928, in Lennox, S.D., by Art B. Thomas, the carnival is now based near Austin, Texas, and is providing it 81st season of fun and excitement for fair-goers. Feature attractions on the midway include Pharoh's Fury, Tilt a Whirl, the Spider and more.  New rides this year include the Spin Out thrill ride, the Moby Dick and the Cobra Coaster, a new family roller coaster. Entry of Arts and Crafts will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Coliseum Exhibition Hall. All 4-H, FFA members and adult exhibitors can participate from Rapides Parish. 300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302 Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971 Adult Arts and Crafts Division for the Rapides Parish Fair [Image: Rapides Parish Fair Exhibit] Results from the Adult Division of the 2008 Rapides Parish Fair can be found here. Rapides Parish Fair Days [Image: 4-H Baking Exhibit] Images of activities held at the Rapides Parish Fair during the week of October 7-12, 2008, at Coliseum Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Louisiana. Images from the Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest [Image: Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest] Images from the 2008 Queen's Contest held at Riverfront Center on Saturday, October 4, 2008 can be accessed here. Rapides Parish Fair Information [Image: fair logo] The 49th Annual Rapides Parish Fair will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana, October 14-18, 2009, on the Coliseum and Fairground site on the Leesville Highway.  more articles... Compact Tractor and Tractor Results [Image: Image for tractor results from the Rapides Parish Fair] The Compact Tractor and Tractor Shows were held Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Rapides Parish Fair. The results from the competition can be accesed here. 4-H Arts and Crafts Division Results [Image: Entries at the Rapides Parish Fair] Information is provided on the 4-H Arts and Crafts Division of the Rapides Parish Fair. Cheerleading Competition Results [Image: Flyer for Cheerleader Results] Results from the 2008 Cheerleading Competition held Wednesday, October 8, at the Rapides Parish Fair can be found here. Rapides Parish Fair Livestock Results [Image: Fair Image] Results from the Rapides Parish 4-H, FFA and Open Livestock Shows will appear here. Special Contests at the Parish Fair [Image: Special Contests Cover] Information is provided on the Pretty Cow Contest, the Rooster Crowing Contest, the Best Dressed Chicken Contest, the Hay Stacking Contest and the Compact Tractor and Tractor Contest to take place during the Rapides Parish Fair. 2008 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book [Image: Fair Book Cover] Information provided on classes and premiums for the 2008 Rapides Parish Fair in the adult and senior citizen divisions; nursing home division; and pre-4-H and 4-H youth divisions. Rapides Parish Fair Entry Tags [Image: Fair tag image] Information is given on completing Rapides Parish Fair Entry Tags. Entry Tags can be obtained at the Rapides Parish Extension Office.